Humboldt Regeneration Brewery Farm

At first, it seemed like no one was working, but after a couple of minutes, the owner appeared from what looked like a freezer and warmly welcomed us. He was very friendly and took the time to explain all the beers he offered, mentioning that he grows everything on his own farm. We finally decided on an IPA and a plum sour (he did warn us that his sours were quite intense, but the plum was the mildest). While he filled and sealed our growlers, he shared some recommendations for things to do in the area. Later that night, when we tried the beers, we were both blown away by how delicious they were. They were a bit cloudy, resembling unfiltered apple cider, and had a pleasantly earthy quality. We especially loved the plum sour. Our only regret was not having enough space in our carry-on bags to take more home!

This is an unexpectedly intimate little spot tucked away behind a storage facility. Once you discover it, you’ll be impressed by the passion and expertise of the bartender, who is usually also the brewer. You'll find yourself right in the brewery, surrounded by all the equipment, creating a truly immersive experience. The brewer emphasizes that all of the ingredients are organic and mostly sourced locally. His specialty is Belgian-style beers and similar options, which are excellent if that’s your preference. However, don’t expect to find any IPAs or medium-bodied amber ales here.

You can tell a restaurant is worth visiting when it's hidden away in a warehouse within a small industrial complex, and the only way to locate it is by following hand-painted signs that say "Farm Beer" with arrows directing you. This place offers a great selection of unique brews, including some sour options and those featuring brettanomyces. I particularly enjoyed the oud bruin, the sour stout brewed with reishi mushrooms, and the hefeweizen with cocoa nibs. It's a small and experimental spot, but it serves some of the finest beers we’ve tasted in the Humboldt area.

Humboldt Regeneration is a unique brewery. They have a take on craft brews you won't see many other places. The location is pup friendly and had water great for an active Alley pup. The location is in a storage unit so it isn't anything fancy but they have some seating inside and room for a few pups like myself and my friend. If it was busy I wouldn't want to be here as it's so small my paws might get stepped on. The beers the humans tried were interesting and had some flavors like a dill pickle you won't get anywhere else. The beers mainly have a low alcohol content so you can try a few without worrying about driving home.

I visited Humboldt Regeneration early one Sunday afternoon. It's hidden on the back side of an industrial looking business complex. It's a small space overall. I met Jacob, the owner and brewmaster he was running the show the day I visited. Really nice, interesting guy. He grows the majority of the products that go into making his brews. He malts his own barley and wheat on site, which is, in my experience, unusual for a craft brewery. It's a small space, the brewing and tasting area are all together. I ordered a tasting flight of the following: Blasphemy Red Jay Belgian Red IPA (6.8% ABV) Cabernet Thyme Gruit (4.9% ABV) McPales Centennial IPA (5.9% ABV) Belgian IPA (6.0% ABV) IHA Centennial Saaz (5.9% ABV) Apple Wood Blonde Ale (6.0% ABV) I enjoyed all the ales I tasted except for I was not a fan of the IHA Centennial Saaz. I thought the Gruit was an interesting beer I've never experienced this style beer before this visit. Jacob explained that this style beer used no Hops historically, it was apparently a style brewed by cultures that had no access to hops (or were unaware of hops). So herbs are used as a bittering agent and to flavor the beer. The Blasphemy Red Jay Belgian Red IPA was my favorite. They had other beers, but I did not try them all on this day. Next time I am in the area, I will definitely visit Humboldt Regeneration again! #HumboldtRegeneration